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Went out on the porch to get a package and the ups truck started and drove by while i was out there. smelled exhaust/gas - 27 weeks pregnant. problem?

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Dr. Ankush Bansal answered

No : It is ok. As long as you don't get dizzy or pass out, you're fine. That little bit of smoke for a second or two will not do anything to you or anyone else, including the fetus.

Answered 11/27/2012

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A member asked:

Went out on the porch to get a package and the ups truck started and drove by while i was out there. smelled exhaust/gas - 27 weeks pregnant. problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ankush Bansal answered

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